Sampson vs Becket

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sampson

Boy #3,474 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun child, bright sun"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Biblical

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Boy #3,384 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"by the brook"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Sampson Rank #3,474

Becket Rank #3,384

Becket is more popular, ranked #3384 vs #3474 for Sampson.

Is Sampson or Becket more popular?

Becket is more popular, ranked #3384 compared to Sampson at #3474 in the United States.

What do Sampson and Becket mean?

Sampson means "sun child, bright sun" (Hebrew origin). Becket means "by the brook" (Old English origin).

Are Sampson and Becket boy or girl names?

Sampson is primarily a boy name. Becket is primarily a boy name.